Tonsilectomy and Adnoidectomy

Carson has been down for the count since Monday morning. This is hard for me. My usually beyond energetic 3-yr-old is sitting on the couch and all he wants to do is watch TV. He was so brave and I was so proud of him at the surgical center in Watertown, SD. A new teddy bear was given to him by us and he named the bear "Huntley" for the dachsund in Curious George shows.

This has given me time to organize more of the house we are renting and put away Christmas stuff. I am still not accomplishing all that I'd like, but I feel good in what is done anyway.

We are planning a quiet week. Carissa was fortunate to visit her dear friend Jaedyn in Willmar since Sunday evening. She will return today and go later on to friend Paige's for a sleepover tonight. I am thankful she has made and kept friends! On Friday, her best friend Addi will come visit us in Madison from Willmar.

I wanted to show you a new online scrapbooking tool I have found to love!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Merry Christmas to Family in NC!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Three-Year-Old Perspective

I have been touched to the innermost part of my being tonight. As I was lying beside Carson, settling him in for a long-winter's nap, he said he wanted to pray for me. Nothing can touch the mom's soul as her child wanting to pray for her. It was so heartfelt, too. He asked for me to stay "helfy" and to grow "big and strong." Then he said he loved me so much and said "I'm done."

After a few minutes of necessary snuggling, he said, "I want to build you a special present." I said, "Oh yeah? What would you like to get me?" His reply was, "A big strong table I will make for you." How intricate and detailed his small thoughts are already. I love that personality coming out of his toddler head.

First Piano Recital

Carissa was all excited for her first piano recital. She memorized her piece, Up on the Housetop, and looked lovely in her silver sparkly skirt and red shirt with black flowers. The recital was held at MMN Elementary in the old band room, which has nice acoustics.

Grandma came with Carson after school and we went to sit down. Carson was in rare form and he was pointing his fingers at all of Carissa's friends and saying "bzzzz." I was concerned. The first few pieces were done and Carissa's performance came up. She was ready and very poised. Suddenly, her brother decided run and sit down to play along with her.

I knew I would REALLY ruin the moment if I went up to grab him, as he would react loudly. Carissa kept right on playing quite well, despite the obvious distraction. Her piano teacher went up to him and asked him to sit, and she was able to do a repeat...flawless performance.

Being a mother can be mortifying. Other mothers understand when you are in such life dilemmas and moments pass quickly. However, I am hoping Carissa recovers from her first recital nightmare.